Behavioral Health

Our Behavioral Health Program was created to meet the unique mental health needs of individuals living at home, so they can function independently in the community. This program addresses not only those with a primary mental health diagnosis, but also individuals struggling with a mental health issue in conjunction with a primary medical diagnosis. Psychiatric RNs collaborate with the individual’s treatment team, combining support, education and therapeutic interventions with family and community resources, with the goal of restoring equilibrium and achieving higher levels of function at home.

A team of trained clinicians provides in-home education and management for psychiatric patients. Symptoms/diagnosis may include Depression or grief issues, Anxiety, stress, loss of function, Neurological disorders (Parkinson’s, stroke, dementia, head injury), Difficulty coping with chronic pain, Cognitive impairment issues and other Psychosocial issues.

The Behavioral Health Program helps reduce chronic hospitalization and the length of hospital stays, and improves medication/treatment compliance, using the following services:

  • Post-hospital transition support
  • Assessment of individual’s mental status
  • Assessment of individual’s level of functioning in a community setting
  • Assessment of chemical dependency
  • Management of medication therapy
  • Education of disease process
  • Support for compliance
  • Administration of injectable medications
  • Monitoring of therapeutic lab values
  • Support in the home
  • Crisis intervention
  • Family education
  • Stress management/relaxation activities
  • Instruction in home management skills
  • 24-hour on-call coverage

Physicians focused benefits include:

  • Physician protocol compliance
  • Standardized testing results
  • Assessment of patient lifestyle to identify issues
  • Comprehensive case management including a single point of contact
  • Focus on optimal outcomes
  • Specific teaching guides for comprehensive care
  • Thorough physical assessment
  • Outcomes monitoring